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October 17, 2012

Cuban said Mavs could have the same team next season

DALLAS -– Just because nearly his entire team could become free agents next season, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban noted that doesn’t mean he’ll be fielding almost a new squad for the 2013-’14 season.

Every Mavs player except Dirk Nowitzki, Shawn Marion and rookie Jared Cunningham could potentially be in last year of their contract -- if all of the options are exercized. But Cuban explained that doesn’t necessarily mean those players will be wearing new uniforms next fall.

“I’ll tell you exactly what I told them,’’ Cuban said before Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. “The best situation is everybody kills it, and they’re all back.

“Then, I don’t have to deal with all the idiot questions over the summer and we’ve got a great team to build on. That’s what I want.’’